One of my favorite things is watching British people discover that food has taste

Jelly is made from fruit juice, so no chunks of fruit in it. Jam is made from diced or crushed fruit, so it has chunks and pulp. Preserves are sort of a heavy syrup that has whole or sliced fruit in it.

sometimes country fried steak is called chicken fried steak. its always steak..

Chase that salty ham with the sweet tea. As a southern woman, I’m beginning to think I could make a fortune if I moved to London and opened a biscuit and gravy restaurant.

The country fried steak is cubed steak that has been flattened and tenderized with a mallet.

With so many Brit reaction channels to our food I don’t think Americans realize how widespread our culinary tastes vary. We just take things for granted bc it’s always been there but it’s so new to others.

A non-alcoholic option to jazz up the sweet tea a bit is to put about half tea and half lemonade in a glass. It's called an "Arnold Palmer" and is named after a famous American golfer who popularized the drink. It's quite refreshing in the summer heat.

We keep telling you that Grits are a vehicle! Grits can go either way, sweet or savory. However, we see foreigners eating Grits by itself and saying they don't like it. Well, its not supposed to be eaten stand alone. You are suppose to take your Grits on an adventure. Maybe add shrimp and garlic or go in the opposite direction with a little brown or molasses and butter. Grits agree with practically everything., and I mean everything, just not by itself. That is the explanation behind America's obsession with Grits. The beauty of food is that something can be so bland that it is dismissible, but add one other ingredient and its could be the most memorable thing you've ever tasted. I think you guys are starting to realize that Americans are seriously into food, and that American food and pallet is way more complex than most Europeans ever imagined. However, I have to give all credit to you Andrew and Nicola for continually digging deeper and deeper into the question as to what constitutes "American cuisine." Now, you two are being rewarded for your curiosity and open-mindedness. I am sooo glad that you were not dismissive of American food as just Burger King, KFC and McDonald's, the way a lot Europeans are. I actually feel bad for them, because they are missing out on a lot of unique and sumptuous American culinary delights. i feel bad that many Europeans have never had a slow-cooked meal, but that is what happens to folks who are closed-minded and dismissive and who refuse to explore to see if what you think they know is actually the truth. Nicola and Andrew are explorers, one of the best thing we in life! This channel is on the verge of becoming an internet sensation!

The sweet tea, just like the biscuits, depends on who is making it. Like biscuits might be more fluffy in the middle or more crunchy in the outside, each person or restaurant has his/its own version. They certainly are similar but different. Sweet tea can be very sweet, almost syrupy or it might only have enough sugar to take the bitterness out. It is black tea but again, brewed to the strength desired of the person making it. How strong and/or how sweet depends on personal preference.

Those biscuits were made by one lady for 30 years. She left us in 2012 and the recipe continues on. People have come from around the world to eat those biscuits. Chess pie is my favorite as long as it isn't ruined with chocolate. Basically, everything at the Loveless Cafe is so good. I told you. 😅😅😅 I am so glad you tried it out.

That "sauce" for the ham looked like red eye gravy which is made with coffee. I'm not sure why it's called that. It does go well with ham.

Put the fried eggs in the grits , egg yolks in the grits is the secret even mix in some sausage , I use grits as a binding agent and mix it all together .

The Loveless Cafe is Amazing! It's on Hwy 100. After you have eaten, take hwy 100 or the Natchez Trace Parkway drive and take in the Beautiful scenery

Do you really want to blow your mind? You can put the eggs over-easy ON TOP OF your country-fried steak. Cut the steak, get the runny egg yolk in there with the crispy breading AND the gravy? That's yum on a bun. To answer your question: country-fried steak & chicken-fried steak is the same thing. It's a steak, battered & fried. Two names for the same thing. Some people call it chicken-fried because it's fried like chicken.

You’ve probably had this recommended already, but if you haven’t had a chance and you happen to see fried green tomatoes on a menu somewhere, definitely give them a try! A southern classic. Salty, juicy deliciousness.

I'm old enough to be your Texan uncle and watching you enjoy your meal made me smile repeatedly.

It's funny you mentioned never hearing of Hash Brown Casserole, because you just recently did a video at Cracker Barrel and its one of the things they are famous for :)

The beautiful thing about country fried steak (also called chicken fried, steak) is that it is great for either for breakfast or for supper. It's called chicken fried because it is deep fried, just like you would chicken. BTW, there is also chicken fried chicken, which is a flattened boneless chicken breast, deep fried the same way, and also served with cream gravy

I love it when she says “ That is outstanding “.😂❤

Chess pie is a classic pantry pie, in that it is made from what most folks kept on hand. The name is actually 'just' pie, said with a Southern accent.

Jelly is made from the fruit juice,jam has smashed or puréed fruit and the seeds in it,preserve has bigger pieces of fruit and the seeds.

In the South, we grew up on sweet tea and grits

I think you guys are understanding why it's difficult to explain U.S. biscuits; they can be made so many ways. It's fun seeing you guys discover this food journey. 👍👍

You’ve gotta know how to pair grits. When eating “alone” they’re best with butter, salt, pepper & sometimes cheese & heavy cream for a little razzle dazzle. That is the true southern way to indulge. We also pair them with shrimp with a rich sauce or fried fish. A southerner probably wouldn’t have ordered grits with the country fried streak, instead we probably would’ve done the hash brown casserole with that. The grits would’ve paired best with the country ham (no salt added because country ham is salty enough) & pour the red gravy on the grits.

The ice dilutes the tea AHH BIT MATES😊

I am so impressed. One video, trying food in California has turned into an American culinary exploration!! I’m glad I can be a part of your journey!!

Great reactions guys, you are doing a fantastic job with your channel. Keep up the good work.

Biscuits and gravy will always be my favorite breakfast food....throw in eggs, grits, etc...I'm in heaven. With grits, I always add butter, salt, & pepper.

Country fried steak is generally tenderized cube steak. That's probably why you thought it might be ground beef, they most likely tenderized it.

That gravy served with the ham is typically called "redeye" gravy if you were wondering. Sawmill gravy is essentially like sausage gravy without the sausage and plenty of pepper and seasonings. You can find country fried steak with either sausage or sawmill gravy many places and it's great with either. Congratulations on trying chicken fried/country fried steak! (*Same thing, by the way. Called chicken fried because it's fried the same way as chicken, but it's steak. As for if it's ground, it's typically made of cube steak, a kind of steak scored with a knife and pounded.*)

If you get a chance, you guys should tour the US and enjoy the scenery as well as the regional food. Many international travelers tend to focus on California, New York and Florida and miss out on what the US has to offer.

"as long as i have biscuits and gravy in some shape or form, im happy".... HAHAHAHA story of my life.

Here is the best breakdown of American fruit preserves/spreads I can give you. All jellies, jams, preserves, conserves, and marmalades contain fruit, sugar, pectin, and acid-heat, acid, and pectin work to form the gel. There are also compotes and fruit butters. The word preserves is often used as an umbrella for all preserved fruit spreads. Sometimes, though, people use the term to refer to preserved whole fruit or fruit cut into large uniform sized pieces. The fruit can be stored in its juices, syrup, or even water. The storage liquid is typically clear-ish and is sometimes slightly gelled using pectin and acid. The fruit maintains its shape during cooking and should be tender and plump. Jam consists of fruit that's crushed or chopped and cooked with sugar (and sometimes pectin and an acid) until the pieces of fruit are soft and lose their shape. As the mixture cooks, water evaporates, and it thickens to a spreadable consistency, though it still may have some pieces of fruit. Sugar acts as the primary preservative. The primary difference between jam and jelly is that jelly is strained for a gem-like clarity without fruit solids. To get that bright, crystal-clear consistency, most fruits are crushed and cooked to extract their juice. The mixture is strained through a jelly bag, which is made of a fine mesh fabric that ensures that no fruit particles slip through. After straining, the juice is boiled rapidly with sugar (and sometimes pectin and acid) so that when it sets, it holds its shape. Jelly is typically firmer than jam but not so firm that it's gummy-like. According to government regulations, jelly must contain at least 55% fruit juice. Jams made from a mixture of various fruits are called conserves. All conserves are jams, but not all jams are conserves. Make sense? Conserves usually contain fruit mixed with sugar and sometimes nuts and dried fruits. You can make a compote with fresh or dried fruit (whole or cut into pieces) slowly cooked in a sugar syrup (sometimes containing liquor and spices) with no added pectin. Slow cooking is essential for the fruit to maintain its shape. The Culinary Institute of America considers compote to be one of two types of fruit sauce: there are coulis, made with smooth, pureed fruit, and then there's compote, which is a chunky mixture. While preserves and conserves are typically jarred, often (although not always), compotes are made and used immediately as a dish component. Compote applications can be either sweet or savory. Marmalade is a soft jelly that contains pieces of fruit rind (usually citrus). Marmalades have a sweet and sour flavor, and the fruit's rind imparts a mild bitterness. Although cooked rinds become tender, they maintain their structure, giving the spread a distinct candy-like bite. Not only do we use citrus peel for marmalade because it contains high amounts of flavorful and aromatic oils, but the peel also contains very high levels of pectin. When commercially manufactured pectin is not derived from apples, it is often made from citrus. As a result of citrus peel's naturally high pectin content, marmalades rarely require additional pectin or acid due to their acidity. Unlike jellies, jams, and marmalades, fruit butter is not jellied. Instead, butters rely on the fruit's natural body to create thickness-the fruit pulp is cooked with sugar for a more extended period to achieve a dense texture (longer cooking means more moisture evaporation!) Fruits containing less moisture, to begin with (like apples and pears), lend themselves to making intensely flavored butters. You can also make pumpkin butter. According to FDA rules, products labeled 'fruit butter' must be made from these eight fruits: apples, apricots, grapes, peaches, pears, plums, prunes, and quince.

I have used a old Kentucky recipe for Chess Pie for 40+ years . What is wonderful is the variations you can make for the basic starter . Over the years I've made Chocolate-Bourbon , Coconut , various citrus fruits , but the family favorite is Butterscotch and / or Vanilla Butternut .

We as southerners love to see people from across the pond losing it over the flavors of our food. It touches our soul, so glad you enjoyed! 😊

jelly is a slick gelled fruit flavor, jam is a thick dark true fruit flavor but with the bits of fruit strained out, and preserves have the seeds, skins, and slightly chunky bits of fruit in it

Plain grits need either butter, salt and cheese (and chopped up bacon sometimes), or butter and sugar, either white or brown sugar. Country fried is a way to take the confusion out of the name, as I’ve always seen it for the most part as ‘Chicken fried steak’ or Chicken fried chicken’. Now some places call it country fried to alleviate the people that get confused. ‘Chicken fried’ simply means it’s deep fried like fried chicken is. But you can get chicken, steak or pork chops all battered and fried like that.

How does real buscuits and gravy compare to your first bowl experience in Cali? You are exactly where all the delicious food is!

Ya'll are doing great. I love to see people being brave and trying different cultural foods. Love to you both. Keep being brave.

My daughter went to college in Nashville. The Loveless has the most delicate biscuits and yummy ham

Y’all are the first foreigners try channel that figured out how to use grits correctly! Most just try them and think they are bland and move on. Good job figuring out our secret, lol.

You better put lots of butter and some salt in those grits next time. 😂

I love how the loveless biscuits are just a tiny bit salty... so good with the jam

I absolutely fell in love with The Loveless Cafe's biscuits, and I've never cared for "homemade* biscuits. There's just something about these that made them extra delicious. 😋

Grits needs love with others

I've watched a lot of Brits try American food. It's to the point now where I think you guys should actually take an American with you to tell you how to eat the food. I almost never see them use salt and pepper. You guys were in the spice wars for God's sake, didn't anyone ever think to put the spices on food? lol.

And like someone else said, jelly is made from fruit juice and pectin to firm it up, jam is crushed fruit without chunks and firmed up with pectin, but preserves usually are fruit and sugar with big chunks and sometimes grandma didn’t need to add pectin to firm it up cause the sugar did it for her.

well this was a thrill Used to live right down the road from Loveless, now moved on into Nash Loveless is a Nashville treasure 💖

Haven't been to the Loveless in years, but still remember them as the best biscuits I've ever had!

Those were some good old Grandma’s cat head style biscuits right there ❤

I’m so glad you went to the Loveless Cafe, it’s got some of the best country breakfast in the country! I’m also glad you tried sweet tea, on a hot summer day there’s nothing like it to quench your thirst, well maybe that and lemonade. 😉

Thank God, you finally figured out to butter the biscuits first. It's hilarious watching you try to describe American food to Americans who have eaten it all their lives.

I had just made reservations for Loveless Cafe before seeing this video pop up on my KZfaq feed. I have seen many of your videos before, and when I seen you was in Nashville at Cracker Barrel, I was hoping you would make it to the Loveless cafe. I have lived in Nashville all my life, and I can honestly say this is one of our treasures.

Country fired steak Is my go to favorite breakfast where ever I go. Diners do it best.

Everything looked so yummy! The Loveless Cafe is famous - I've seen it talked about on so many cooking shows. Another great video Nicola and Andrew!

Lol.. I'm from Alabama and this is why we laugh when people can't understand why people have a hard time with weight 😂. A good southern breakfast is good at any meal❤

Country fried steak is served with brown gravy. Chicken fried steak is served with white gravy. That is the difference. Both start with a steak that has been tenderized and then battered and fried.

I've driven by there dozens of times and never stopped in.

You never know what you’re going to get with sweet tea. Every place and every person makes it differently.

jelly is the fruit juice. jam is pureed fruit. preserves is more chunks of fruit almost a compote

I was born in the South lived here 74 years. I don’t like jelly jam or preserves, but I love biscuits and gravy biscuits and butter biscuits and ham biscuits biscuits biscuits thank you for your show. It’s very interesting. I’m glad you’re having a good time.

I’m glad you liked our Southern food. I’m from Nashville and I’ve heard of this place but I’ve never been. This is the type of food we grew up on.

They look weird, if you’ve never tried them, but biscuits and gravy are one of the best things on the planet!!! I wish I could get everyone to try them. Glad that you guys like them, but I can’t imagine anyone NOT liking them. 😂

The dark runny gravy is called Red Eye Gravy. Its made from the pan that the ham was cooked in along with strong coffee.

When friends from Scotland visited here (Kentucky)in 2002, they fell in love with Cracker Barrel; Chicken fried steak, sawmill gravy, and the iced tea. Said the restaurant would be a HUGE hit in Britain.

Chicken Fried Steak is made from Steak, usually RoundSteak that's been Tenderized , dredged in Flour , then dredged in a beaten Egg & Buttermilk mix and then re-dredged in seasoned flour and tthen deep fried till golden brown and served with Country Milk Gravy , aka Sawmill Gravy

I just watched your videos and love when people find American food and try it for the first time, I wanted to give some information in case you were not told about it or didn't look it up on your own. A large portion of southern food is food that was created by slaves or freed slaves that were very poor. that being the case country fried steak or chicken fried steak (they are the same thing) is a poor cut of beef that is not ground but stabbed a bunch until it is tenderized and then breaded and fried. sawmill gravy is just milk and a rue made of flower and bacon fat or butter then salt and pepper. the gravy on the biscuits is sawmill but add sausage. Bar-B-Que is the same you take meat that is low quality and then smoke it for hours and hours until it tastes good it takes on the flavor of the smoke and you rub it with sugar and spices to add flavor during the cooking process. After years of BBQ moving around the south you get different kinds including different cuts of meat different animals used and instead of a dry rub you mop it with a wet sauce in places. BBQ sauce the modern stuff you buy at the store not the stuff at a BBQ restaurant was invented when Americans moved out to the suburbs and grilling became popular to mimic the process of low and slow smoking when using a grill and charcoal to cook food. As far as American biscuits are concerned, I have a theory on the name as to why we have the same word used for two very different things. My theory is that both of them come from the ship's biscuit or hard tack. Ships biscuits are just flower and water then salt they are a food that was used because it kept forever now let's say you had this food and wanted to make it better because now you can so America put in leavening to make it fluffy, and England put in sugar to make it sweet the name stayed the same, but we get two different foods. That being the case America needed a word to show a difference between it and the sweet version, so we use cookie. Anyway, this video is two months old, so you probably won't see this anyway but wanted to share some info on our food culture.

I try to stop by the Loveless every time I go to or thru Nashville. Great food.

*trying the sweet tea* Andrew: I'll try this Nicola who has tried everything first: *WhAt HaPpEnEd To WoMeN fIrST*

Thanks for combining food!

Dunking the biscuit in the gravy is my favorite way to eat…I love watching British trying good ole southern cooking. We do it right here in the south…

Ok I’ve only just found your channel but am loving these videos! So fun to see your reactions to traditional southern foods. Love to you both!

Country ham is cured in salt, so yes, it is quite salty. Lesson learned.

Sweet tea is a treat while dealing with the heat and humidity. An evening "tradition" across the hot and humid southern USA. Goes well with many southern dishes.

Country Fried Steak, and Chicken Fried Steak is the same thing. It is one of my all time favorites! There is a place down the road from me called Kelley's Country Cookin' that has fantastic Chicken Fried Steak, and they have a Texas Sized version that is bigger than the plate. As you know Everything is bigger here in Texas 🙂

We butterfly the biscuit open and ladle the sausage gravy all over it.

I always cut the biscuit in half and then smothered in gravy.

As a southerner it warms my heart that you all love biscuits. I'm glad you liked everything else too. I often think a southern breakfast Cafe would do well in London.

Keep them videos coming. Love it.

When I was young my dad got me to putting a little sausage gravy on my scrambled eggs and even now, over 40 years later, I still ask for an small side bowl of gravy just for my eggs.

Yippie!!!! This is the one I’ve been waiting for….I really hoped you enjoyed it.

As a southerner, always mix your grits with...whatever. Eggs...shrimp and grits are amazing!

So excited, this is just down the street from my home! Glad you enjoyed!!

Guys always Make me smile 😊😊😊😊😅

Country ham is an acquired taste for most folks due to the saltiness. Red eye gravy is the BEST! I'm so happy you went to the Loveless. It's a Nashville treasure!!!

What is nice about the American cuisine is the variety that has been brought by the many immigrants who have arrived from so many different cultures. I truly enjoy the diversity of tastings. We have Mexican, Indian, South Korea, Italian, French, Thailand, Chinese, Africa and they are all delicious.

I love your videos! They are informative, funny and endearing!! Please don't stop I love you two. Thank you

I really like that y’all are truly enjoying the food🙌🏽

I think Nic said country fried hush 😆😆💯👏absolutely wonderful

Chicken fried steak is an American variation on schnitzel. Apparently originated with German settlers in Texas. Country fried is an alternative adjective that’s usually used when something other than steak is used, so the chicken version is country fried chicken.

"Something to add in" Long Island Iced Tea. 🤤

Never seen Britain take to Southern cuisine so quickly and naturally. You need to return for some Jacks BBQ.

The ladies in East Texas make their iced tea strong enough to knock a person into next week with enough sugar to send us into a coma. LOL Love the stuff. The meat for the Chicken Fried Steak is cubed steak, usually a cut taken more towards the top of the cow. Some people put butter on their grits. Others put butter and a bit of sugar or salt.

Thanks again for the wholesome entertaining content guys

If you liked the sweet tea , you’ll love the Long Island iced tea, but have a designated driver, because it will make you feel real good.

The next time you try grits, put in a generous amount of butter, salt, and pepper and ask for shredded cheese. Mix it all up until the cheese melts, and then you're in business. Also, chicken-fried chicken is better than steak if you ask me. Try it next time.

Welcome to Nashville. Try some banana pudding.

Country Fried Steak is also called Chicken Fried Steak in some parts of the US. They are the same thing.

It's always a good video when yall eat a biscuit.

We will steer you to the best local places to eat. Cracker Barrel is a corporate restaurant. Hopefully, you have found out that local restaurants are better than corporate restaurants. Nice to see that you at least tried sweet tea. The one bad thing is that if you get sweet tea from a fast food joint. They all will all make it different, and they all will over sweeten it.